The GazetteOctober 11, 1905 Editor Gazette: As I have a few idle moments I will write you again from Marion. Although we have but little news to impart. There is some sickness hereabout but we have been lucky so far in our little town, as we have few deaths to report. However, we had one death … Continue reading From Marion
Marion
Uncle Jasper Speaks
The GazetteSeptember 13, 1905 Editor Gazette, While I have a few moments of spare time I will write you a few line from Marion. We feel very lonely since the train has stopped, which has cut us off from the outside world, The yellow fever seems to be spreading and in my opinion, nothing will shop … Continue reading Uncle Jasper Speaks
Farmerville Local News
The GazetteAugust 2, 1905 As the waters recede the bar fish are beginning to bite again, several fine strings caught this week. We are requested to call attention to the fact that Messrs. Odom and Bearden, of the police jury, will be at the site of Hodge Hill next Saturday to let out the contract for … Continue reading Farmerville Local News
Marion
The GazetteFebruary 1, 1939 Among the students from La. Tech at Ruston, home for midterm, who have returned to resume their studies were: Misses Ernestine Gulley, Emogene Maroney, Ellen Gulley and Herbert Wheelis. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Ferguson, of Bernice, were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Gulley. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd … Continue reading Marion
Marion
The GazetteJanuary 25, 1939 There will be preaching services at the Methodist church here next Sunday and Sunday night. Mr. J. W. Thompson of Baton Rouge spent the week end with relatives here. Miss Norma Stewart left Sunday for Bastrop, where she will resume her duties in the Bastrop High school. Mr. and Mrs. Max … Continue reading Marion
Marion
The GazetteJanuary 18, 1939 Mr. and Mrs. Murray Green and children of Farmerville visited relatives here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Kyle and children of Alton were the weekend guests of their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Max P. Watson of Monroe spent Sunday with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd K. Watson, Jr. spent the ween … Continue reading Marion
Platt-Guynes Nuptials
The GazetteJanuary 4, 1939 A quiet wedding was that of Miss Helen Platt, of Marion, and Mr. Almon Guynes , of Beaumont, Texas, with Rev. W. C. Smith of Farmerville officiating. Only a few were present. Mrs. Guynes is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Platt of Marion, and has a host … Continue reading Platt-Guynes Nuptials
Marion
The GazetteJanuary 4, 1939 Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Dean and son, Jack, visited her parents at Center, Texas, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tucker were the week-end guests of relatives at Choudrant. Mrs. B. K. Watson, Miss Norma Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. B. K. Watson, Jr. visited relatives in Monroe last week. … Continue reading Marion
Concord Church Founded in 1841
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 It you truly be said that Concord Church, near Marion, like many other churches in Union Parish, can be listed among the oldest. This church is 98 years old, being organized in 1841, and was founded by Alabama and Georgia pioneers in a small log house which remained there for many … Continue reading Concord Church Founded in 1841
North Louisiana Pilot Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
The Richland Beacon-News2 October 1943Saturday This article was sent to me by my friend Luke J. Letlow. You can find him on RICHLAND ROOTS by Luke J. Letlow. When you are finished reading all about Union Parish go over there and check it out.
School System at Marion Started Before Civil War
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Bell Academy Was First School; Present Building Erected 1922 Shortly before the Civil War, the townspeople of Marion gathered together to try and solve the problem of schooling for their children. Thrashing out the problem, they decided to erect a building which was to be called the Bell Academy. work was … Continue reading School System at Marion Started Before Civil War
Marion Ordinance Warns Youngsters About Late Hours
The Gazette October 5, 1939 Individuals Under 18 Cannot Be on Streets After Nine at Night The following ordinance of the village of Marion is a warning to the young blades of the town under 18 years who may not have heard about it. "Ordinance No. 25" "An ordinance prohibiting persons under the age … Continue reading Marion Ordinance Warns Youngsters About Late Hours
Marion Is Considered One Of Oldest Towns
The Gazette October 5, 1939 Town Named After County In Alabama Early Settlers Made Start At Present Site Another one of Union Parish's earliest settlements -- Marion -- was settled, named and developed by settlers from Alabama. Working their way back from Alabama Landing and the Ouachita River, these settlers are supposed to have stopped … Continue reading Marion Is Considered One Of Oldest Towns
Marion Man Is Fatally Crushed by Log Truck
The Gazette May 23, 1940 Last Rites for J. A. (Dutch) Everett Are Held Wednesday Marion, La.--Funeral services for J. A. (Dutch) Everett, 38, of Marion, who met instant death about 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, May 21, when struck by a log truck just out of town on the Huttig highway, were held Wednesday afternoon … Continue reading Marion Man Is Fatally Crushed by Log Truck
Rhymes – Roark Wedding
The Gazette October 7, 1903 Married, at the residence of the bride's father, at Marion, La., on Wednesday, September 23rd, 1903, Mr. Robert R. Rhymes, of Richland Parish, to Miss Nonnie Roark. The bride is the popular, beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Roark, while the groom is a talented young … Continue reading Rhymes – Roark Wedding
The Addison B. Maclin Saga
Written by Dr. Tim Hudson A native of Virginia, Thomas Littleton Haldane Maclin received his medical degree from the University of Louisville, Kentucky in 1843. He headed south and married Mary Ann Binford in Limestone County Alabama in 1854. They soon headed west and settled at Hillsboro, in southern Union County Arkansas, where Dr. Maclin … Continue reading The Addison B. Maclin Saga
They Say
The Gazette November 6, 1901 They say that the rail road has never reached Marion yet. They say that Marion is thriving just the same. They say that with new business, houses and a new M. D., competition will be closer. They say that Marion has the best school in the parish. They say that … Continue reading They Say
A Pleasant Occasion
The Gazette September 18, 1901 Editor Gazette: On Friday night last, the ladies of Marion gave an ice cream supper, at the academy, the proceeds of which will be used in buying books for the school library. The rain poured in torrents until nearly sundown, after which the clouds dispersed and the people began to … Continue reading A Pleasant Occasion
Lawlessness in Marion
The Gazette May 29, 1901 For the past several months it appears that a few people, to use the slang expression, "had it in" for certain business men of Marion. Law and order has been quite an unknown quantity for as long as a week at a time in that town. Disturbances of the peace, … Continue reading Lawlessness in Marion
Fatal Shooting Arrray
The Daily Picayone January 4, 1893 An Encounter Between Prominent Citizens, Which Results in Death and Serious Wounding. Farmerville, La. January 3, 1893 Special A deadly shooting affray occurred yesterday at Marion, a small town fourteen miles northeast of here, between A. A. Carroll and J. R. Carroll on one side and Lee Cox, Oscar … Continue reading Fatal Shooting Arrray
A Sad Tragedy
The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, November 10, 1888 Monday evening the usually quiet and peaceable town of Marion was the scene of another deplorable tragedy. C. J. Payne and J. J. Loper, both well known citizens of our parish, became involved in a quarrel, resulting in the latter fatally shooting the former with a rifle. The … Continue reading A Sad Tragedy
ANOTHER HOMICIDE
The Ouachita Telegraph November 3, 1888 Sunday morning news reached town to the effect that Mr. Luther Hayes, a white man about 35 years of age, was shot and killed at Marion last Saturday evening by a negro named Nathan Broadnax. The particulars of this deplorable affair as we learn them are these: It seems … Continue reading ANOTHER HOMICIDE
A Rivival at Marion
The Gazette June 13, 1900 A holiness revival, conducted by Miss Bessie Copeland of Texas, will begin at Marion, La., August 7th. She is a fine baptized lady, 19 years old, with rare gifts as a gospel preacher and soul winner. The meeting will be run upon the self-sustaining plan. Everybody is invited. The object … Continue reading A Rivival at Marion
From Marion
The Gazette February 14, 1900 After best regards to yourself and paper, and as it looks like I will never get time to visit Farmerville I will write you a few lines from Marion. If you think it worthy of a space in your paper you can publish a part or all of some. Well, … Continue reading From Marion
Eli Rivers Shot
The Gazette October 4, 1899 Just before we were ready to go to press, we learned that a negro named Eli Rivers was shot at Marion Monday night by some unknown party during the performance of Clark's show. The negro had a quarrel with some of the show people just previous to the shooting. The … Continue reading Eli Rivers Shot
Shiloh to Canaan 
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